All roads lead to Taghmon this Thurs 16th Nov for a double header for Piercestown/Murrintown Schools.
After gallant performances last week, both the boys and girls booked their places in the finals!
First up will be the Roinn A Girls final at 6.30pm. This will be followed by the Roinn A Boys final at 7.45pm.
Best of luck to all involved!!!!!!!
When: Tues 14th Nov (as part of Science Week 207)
What time: 6.30pm
Where: PE hall
As part of Science Week 2017, we have decided it would be timely to launch our ‘revised’ Healthy Eating Policy in Piercestown National School. This revision took place as a result of concerns from parents about a decline in healthy eating while at school. Questionnaires were given to pupils and results analysed so that their voice was heard. Similarly, the parental voice was received. This allowed us to update and revise our approach to ‘Healthy Eating’.
It is quite topical at present with the discussions around sugar taxes, the rise in obesity and the impact healthy eating has now be proven to have on lifestyles. In educating our children in Piercestown N.S., we aim to nurture the holistic child and not just the academics.
Therefore, we would invite all parents and children to join us next Tues 14th Nov. at 6.30pm in the PE hall for a brief launch of our revised Healthy Eating Policy. On the evening, there will be guest speakers, prize giving and a healthy food tasting fair run by the children of 5th and 6th class. We would greatly appreciate your participation and attendance. In highlighting the importance of healthy eating and working together as a team, we will ensure a healthier lifestyle for our children as they develop through their formative years.
Our key message is simple, encourage healthy eating Monday to Thursday and allow Friday a ‘treat’ day.
In order for this to work, we ALL need to work together!
Remember, a healthy body is a healthy mind!
We look forward to seeing you all there for a ‘tasty’ event!
I’d be very grateful if you could advertise among your 5th and 6th classes the Scór na nÓg table quiz which will take place this Thursday, 9 November, in St. Martin’s at 7.30pm. Entry is free for teams of up to 4 people with a maximum age of 16 and it’s always good fun as teams compete from clubs around the county with the chance of winning a county medal.
Sports Update for the week ahead:
All roads lead to St. Patrick’s Park this Wednesday and Thursday!!!!!
Mini 7s final for the girls Wednesday 7pm in St. Patrick’s Park in Enniscorthy. Best of luck to Ms. Hearne and the girls!
Girls are out again on Thursday for Rackard League semi finals in St. Patrick’s Park at 2.15 versus Ferns.
Boys are out on Fri 10th for their Rackard league semi final versus Castletown at 2.30pm in Blackwater. Best of luck to the boys.
Following the assessment of the school and grounds, Piercestown National School will re-open Wednesday 18th October as normal.
Thankfully minimal damage took place and we are in a position to re-open and resume normal business as of tomorrow.
Discovery Drama classes with Olga will also resume as normal.
Sunny Days Breakfast Club and homework club will resume with normal activity and hours also.
Many thanks to the Board of Management, staff and families for their co-operation over the last few days.
See you all tomorrow.
Following on from the statement by the Minister of Education, all staff and families have been contacted to confirm that schools will remain closed tomorrow. This will ensure sufficient time to assess any possible damage and ensure safety for all when we re-open on Wednesday.
Stay safe everyone.
Due to Status Red Weather Warning and the guidelines from the Department of Education requesting ALL schools in red alert areas to remain closed, Piercestown National School will be closed tomorrow, Monday 16th October. A text has been sent to all families and staff members but please spread the word.
We ask you all to stay safe over the next 24 hours and hopefully normal school life will resume on Tuesday 17th October.
Friday 13th October is GOAL Jersey Day in Ireland. Children and staff asked to bring €2. All donations go to supporting the work of GOAL in developing countries!
Let’s see what the most popular jersey will be tomorrow. Will it be the St. Martin’s jersey in honour of the ladies Camogie Senior title? Will it be the Ireland jersey after the great win against Wales on Monday night? Will it be the Wexford jersey inspired by Davy Fitzgerald?
Get your jersey on!
When: Tues 3rd Oct
What time: 8pm
Where : In the school hall
Who is welcome: EVERYONE!!!! We would encourage as many people as possible to attend.
A talk on ‘Understanding and Responding to Anxiety in Childhood by Mr. Peadar Maxwell, Chartered Psychologist will take place tomorrow Wednesday 27th September in Scoil Mhuire Coolcotts, Wexford.
Time: 7.30pm-9.00pm
NO CHARGE, ALL WELCOME
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